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    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Reports Further Progress on OTC Derivatives Reforms

    By Editors | 05/12/2021

    15 out of 24 FSB member jurisdictions have implemented higher capital requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives, compared to just 8 in 2020.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Offers Guidance on Enhancing G-SIB Crisis Preparedness

    By Editors | 01/12/2021

    The FSB identifies good practices to help authorities enhance their preparedness for the management and resolution of a crisis affecting a G-SIB.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Publishes 2021 List of Global Systemically Important Banks

    By Editors | 23/11/2021

    JP Morgan, BNP and Goldman have moved to higher buckets, meaning they will have to hold larger capital buffers from 1 January 2023.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Calls for Urgent Action Complete LIBOR Transition Steps

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2021

    The FSB says transition should be “primarily to overnight RFRs” and that it is closely watching market developments regarding credit-sensitive rates.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Plenary Agrees Work Programme for 2022

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2021

    The programme includes work around the response to Covid-19, NBFI resilience,  crypto/stablecoin/DeFi risks, climate risk, and the post-2008 crisis reforms.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Finalises Guidance on Implementing OCIR Arrangements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/11/2021

    In a new chapter of its code of practice, the HKMA sets out its expectations on the arrangements banks must have in place to maintain operational continuity in resolution.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bank Compensation Practices More Advanced Than Other FIs: FSB

    By Editors | 05/11/2021

    The use of balanced scorecards based on KPIs in determining compensation is “critical” to promoting a sound risk culture in a firm, the FSB says.

    Market Infrastructure

    DSB Seeks Feedback on Legal Framework for UPI Service

    By Editors | 04/11/2021

    The Derivatives Service Bureau proposes to use a single overarching legal agreement for users subscribing to OTC ISIN and UPI Services.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC, CBIRC Establish Final TLAC Rules for Chinese G-SIBs

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    China’s G-SIBs must have total loss-absorbing capacity amounting to at least 16% of RWA and a leverage ratio of 6% by 1 January 2025.

    Big Picture

    FSB Reports Progress to G20 on Financial System Resilience

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    The FSB emphasises a need to ensure that regulatory frameworks allow for the financial sector to harness the benefits of innovation while containing the related risks.

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